Question 1

How do elite media influence reportage beyond the proportion of their circulation?

Accepted Answer

Elite media outlets have a significant influence on reportage beyond the proportion of their circulation for several reasons. Firstly, elite media outlets often set the agenda for other news organizations, shaping the narratives and topics that are covered in the news cycle. This means that even non-elite media outlets may follow the lead of elite media in determining what is newsworthy and how it should be reported.

Secondly, elite media outlets often have greater access to resources and information, allowing them to break important stories and set the tone for how those stories are covered. This can have a ripple effect throughout the media landscape, as other outlets may rely on the reporting of elite media for their own coverage.

Additionally, elite media outlets often have close relationships with policymakers, business leaders, and other influential figures, giving them the ability to shape public discourse and influence decision-making. Their reporting can set the tone for public opinion and influence the actions of those in power.

Furthermore, elite media outlets often have a strong influence on public perception and credibility. Their reporting is often seen as more trustworthy and authoritative, leading other media outlets and the public to take their coverage and perspectives into account when forming their own opinions.

Overall, the influence of elite media on reportage extends far beyond their circulation numbers, shaping the news agenda, setting the tone for coverage, influencing public opinion, and impacting decision-making at all levels of society.

Question 2

Since the invention of the telegraph, Washington has allowed private companies to operate communications __________.

Accepted Answer

A) under strict guidelines 
B) with large government subsidies 
C) independently for profit 
D) under tax sheltered annuities 
A) under strict guidelines 
B) with large government subsidies 
C) independently for profit 
D) under tax sheltered annuities C

Question 3

Though they place the news into a meaningful context, editorials and columns never contain more news than straight news stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Explain the adversarial relationship between media and government.Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

The adversarial relationship between med

Question 5

All the President's Men revealed a massive cover-up by the Oval Office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Associated Press prides itself on fairness and objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

China employs tens of thousands of social-media watchers and arrests critical bloggers, but Chinese people take pride in freeware that allows them to jump the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of China employs tens of thousands of social-media...

Question 8

The 1964 New York Times v.Sullivan U.S.Supreme Court decision states that __________, as "public" persons are presumed open to media scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

A) the press is largely protected from charges of libel 
B) newspapers can be sued over accusations of libel 
C) television anchors are wholly exempt from charges of slander 
D) radio personalities can be charged with defamation 
A) the press is largely protected from charges of libel 
B) newspapers can be sued over accusations of libel 
C) television anchors are wholly exempt from charges of slander 
D) radio personalities can be charged with defamation

Question 9

Wire services define news as information that comes from an official "source."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Saigon, the U.S.military held afternoon press briefings, dubbed the "five o'clock follies," in which upbeat spokesmen portrayed progress in the war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Started by Howard Dean's 2004 bid for president, online campaign funding has since proven to be ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In 2009, Iranians used computers and cell phones to mobilize against a rigged election.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the media's insufficiency in dealing with massive crowds 
B) a non-violent coup d'état 
C) digital media's ability to undermine undemocratic regimes 
D) the potential threat of digital spies like the "Wikileaks" organization 
A) the media's insufficiency in dealing with massive crowds 
B) a non-violent coup d'état 
C) digital media's ability to undermine undemocratic regimes 
D) the potential threat of digital spies like the "Wikileaks" organization

Question 13

Long the dean of television anchors, Walter Cronkite stated that television news was just a "__________ service."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Long the dean of television anchors, Walter...

Question 14

The Internet simply releases stories as the news digests without paying for them, under the slogan, "__________."

Accepted Answer

Informatio

Question 15

What is the relationship between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S.government?

Accepted Answer

A) The government owns and operates the AP. 
B) The government closely supervises the AP, but does not control it. 
C) The government heavily subsidizes the AP, indirectly influencing its content. 
D) The AP is free of government influence, financial or otherwise. 
A) The government owns and operates the AP. 
B) The government closely supervises the AP, but does not control it. 
C) The government heavily subsidizes the AP, indirectly influencing its content. 
D) The AP is free of government influence, financial or otherwise.

Question 16

Statistically speaking, which family member would probably pay the most attention to media?

Accepted Answer

A) Your 21 year-old brother 
B) Your 13 year-old cousin 
C) Your 16 year-old sister 
D) Your 39 year-old mother 
A) Your 21 year-old brother 
B) Your 13 year-old cousin 
C) Your 16 year-old sister 
D) Your 39 year-old mother

Question 17

Many blame television sound bites for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the trivialization of politics 
B) the spread of false information 
C) corrupt political campaigns 
D) the rise of social media 
A) the trivialization of politics 
B) the spread of false information 
C) corrupt political campaigns 
D) the rise of social media

Question 18

"Taking Heads" provide a sense of personality and credibility by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) disseminating memorable slogans 
B) relaying political information to viewers 
C) appearing calm and collected in the face of a crisis 
D) imitating face-to-face communication 
A) disseminating memorable slogans 
B) relaying political information to viewers 
C) appearing calm and collected in the face of a crisis 
D) imitating face-to-face communication

Question 19

Through tracking the use of mail, newspapers, and telephone calls, Karl W.Deutsch is remembered for demonstrating which of the following facts?

Accepted Answer

A) The political system and the communication system inversely influence one another. 
B) The political system and the communication system negatively influence one another. 
C) The political system and the communication system parallel one another. 
D) The political system and the communication system deter one another. 
A) The political system and the communication system inversely influence one another. 
B) The political system and the communication system negatively influence one another. 
C) The political system and the communication system parallel one another. 
D) The political system and the communication system deter one another.

Question 20

Television deepens a long-term tendency toward "president-worship" by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) covering influential supreme court cases 
B) critiquing specific members of congress 
C) reporting primarily on the legislative branch 
D) focusing attention heavily on the executive branch 
A) covering influential supreme court cases 
B) critiquing specific members of congress 
C) reporting primarily on the legislative branch 
D) focusing attention heavily on the executive branch

How do elite media influence reportage beyond the proportion of their circulation?

Since the invention of the telegraph, Washington has allowed private companies to operate communications __________.

Though they place the news into a meaningful context, editorials and columns never contain more news than straight news stories.

Explain the adversarial relationship between media and government.Provide an example.

All the President's Men revealed a massive cover-up by the Oval Office.

The Associated Press prides itself on fairness and objectivity.

China employs tens of thousands of social-media watchers and arrests critical bloggers, but Chinese people take pride in freeware that allows them to jump the __________.

The 1964 New York Times v.Sullivan U.S.Supreme Court decision states that __________, as "public" persons are presumed open to media scrutiny.

Wire services define news as information that comes from an official "source."

In Saigon, the U.S.military held afternoon press briefings, dubbed the "five o'clock follies," in which upbeat spokesmen portrayed progress in the war.

Started by Howard Dean's 2004 bid for president, online campaign funding has since proven to be ineffective.

In 2009, Iranians used computers and cell phones to mobilize against a rigged election.This is an example of __________.

Long the dean of television anchors, Walter Cronkite stated that television news was just a "__________ service."

The Internet simply releases stories as the news digests without paying for them, under the slogan, "__________."

What is the relationship between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S.government?

Statistically speaking, which family member would probably pay the most attention to media?

Many blame television sound bites for __________.

"Taking Heads" provide a sense of personality and credibility by __________.

Through tracking the use of mail, newspapers, and telephone calls, Karl W.Deutsch is remembered for demonstrating which of the following facts?

Television deepens a long-term tendency toward "president-worship" by __________.

Politics and Political Science

Theories

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters

Exam 9: Political Communication

How do elite media influence reportage beyond the proportion of their circulation?

Since the invention of the telegraph, Washington has allowed private companies to operate communications __________.

Though they place the news into a meaningful context, editorials and columns never contain more news than straight news stories.

Explain the adversarial relationship between media and government.Provide an example.

All the President's Men revealed a massive cover-up by the Oval Office.

The Associated Press prides itself on fairness and objectivity.

China employs tens of thousands of social-media watchers and arrests critical bloggers, but Chinese people take pride in freeware that allows them to jump the __________.

The 1964 New York Times v.Sullivan U.S.Supreme Court decision states that __________, as "public" persons are presumed open to media scrutiny.

Wire services define news as information that comes from an official "source."

In Saigon, the U.S.military held afternoon press briefings, dubbed the "five o'clock follies," in which upbeat spokesmen portrayed progress in the war.

Started by Howard Dean's 2004 bid for president, online campaign funding has since proven to be ineffective.

In 2009, Iranians used computers and cell phones to mobilize against a rigged election.This is an example of __________.

Long the dean of television anchors, Walter Cronkite stated that television news was just a "__________ service."

The Internet simply releases stories as the news digests without paying for them, under the slogan, "__________."

What is the relationship between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S.government?

Statistically speaking, which family member would probably pay the most attention to media?

Many blame television sound bites for __________.

"Taking Heads" provide a sense of personality and credibility by __________.

Through tracking the use of mail, newspapers, and telephone calls, Karl W.Deutsch is remembered for demonstrating which of the following facts?

Television deepens a long-term tendency toward "president-worship" by __________.

Politics and Political Science

Theories

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters